Gautier is a Jackson County Gulf Coast city adjacent to Pascagoula, sitting at very low elevation with critical hurricane and storm surge exposure. The city is in the shadow of Ingalls Shipbuilding — the Navy's primary producer of surface combat vessels including destroyers and amphibious ships — making the broader Jackson County area a strategically critical defense manufacturing zone. Hurricane Katrina caused catastrophic damage across this stretch of the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 2005.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge / Naval Defense |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE (Critical Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 62 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Katrina (2005) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 228-497-8000 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-10 West, I-10 East, US-90 West, MS-613 North |
| Elevation | 20 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Jackson County MS
Mississippi · Hurricane / Storm Surge
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8/10
High Risk